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CSX says faulty bearing caused Florida derailment, spill
(Source: Associated Press, November 28, 2017) LAKELAND, Fla. — CSX officials say a faulty bearing caused the derailment of a train hauling molten sulfur in Florida. Full story: ABC News
NTSB: Rail related fatalities up 3.5% in 2016
(Source: Railway Age, November 28, 2017) NEW YORK — Railroad fatalities were up in 2016 as compared to 2015, following the overall trend upwards for total transportation deaths, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Full story: Railway Age
Significant Metra, Amtrak delays after Chicago Union Station derailment
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 29, 2017) CHICAGO — A partial train derailment Tuesday night at Union Station is expected to cause “significant delays” on several Metra lines during the Wednesday morning commute. No injuries were reported. Full story: Chicago...
Batory named rail adviser to DOT Secretary Chao
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 27, 2017) Former Conrail President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Batory has been selected as a rail adviser to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) spokesman Marc Willis confirmed...
Locomotive engineer Tom Harding was patient, safety-conscious, Lac-Megantic trial hears
(Source: CBC News, November 28, 2017) MONTREAL — A former Montreal, Maine and Atlantic (MMA) train conductor who worked at MMA in the year leading up to the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster told a Sherbrooke court Tuesday that Thomas Harding, the locomotive engineer...
New Operation Lifesaver videos share rail safety messages with young adults
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, November 27, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) the national rail safety education nonprofit, has released five new videos aimed at educating younger adult audiences on the dangers of being near tracks...
CN introduces facial recognition ID system at its Montreal headquarters
(Source: Global Rail News, November 27, 2017) MONTREAL — Canadian national railway operator CN Rail has installed a new identification system that gives authorized users access to the site using facial recognition and behavior analytics. Full story: Global Rail...
Alton and Southern Railway alleges CSX owes it more than $4 million
(Source: Madison Record, November 27, 2017) EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — An East St. Louis railroad company alleges CSX Transportation failed to pay for holding charges. Full story: Madison Record
Four new cranes boost Port of Savannah
(Source: Railway Age, November 17, 2017) NEW YORK — Georgia bid up the competitive balance among East Coast container ports as it took delivery of four Neo-Panamax cranes at the Port of Savannah, already the largest U.S. container facility. Savannah is directly served...
Amtrak, TSA working to keep rails secure after terror threat
(Source: Television station WBTV, November 27, 2017) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding travelers to be vigilant when riding the train this holiday season. Full story: www.wbtv.com
